Ryan Anderson

Pelicans 104, Knicks 93: Tyreke Evans scored 27 points and dished out six assists as host New Orleans sent New York to its ninth consecutive loss. Anthony Davis overcame a slow start to finish with 18 points, eight rebounds and three blocks for the Pelicans, who have won back-to-back games for the first time in 3 1/2 weeks. Omer Asik collected 16 points and 14 rebounds and Jrue Holiday contributed 13 points, seven assists and six rebounds as New Orleans snapped a five-game home losing streak against New York. Amar'e Stoudemire poured in a season-high 26 points and blocked five shots to lead the Knicks, who have dropped 10 straight on the road....

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